Tall Hours

Our short film, Tall Hours, was selected for the New Zealand Film Commission’s Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts initiative. Thanks to an incredibly talented team, we’ve successfully completed filming - now we need your help to bring it through post-production and out into the world!

At its heart, Tall Hours is a story of loss, resilience, and reconciliation. After his daughter dies in a racing accident, a father must decide the fate of the horse that killed her. Set against the backdrop of rural Aotearoa, this is an intimate and emotional exploration of grief.

The film stars newcomer Tom Hazlett, an ex-jockey whose raw and powerful performance we were honored to capture. He is supported by a talented cast, including Jacinta Compton, Marion Prebble, Shaun Cullen, Jim Cawthorn, Daniel Hunt, and Jatinder Singh - and, of course, Nemo the horse.

This campaign aims to raise the final funds needed to complete post-production. We’re working with an incredible team, including:
Allan George (Ngāti Kahungunu) – our brilliant editor.
Kane Strang – singer-songwriter and composer, who has created an original song and score.
Shamir Rodriguez – sound designer, bringing the film’s sonic world to life.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward these finishing costs. Your support - whether through a donation or simply sharing this campaign - will help us bring Tall Hours to audiences everywhere.